Unless you're camera shy or don't have a smart phone, chances are you're using Instagram.

Unless you're camera shy or don't have a smartphone, chances are you're using Instagram. Eating something cool? Take an Instagram. Rocking a cute outfit? Post it on Instagram. Going to do something awesome? Take an Instagram video of it.

Because of its popularity (an average of 55 million photos are shared per day, according to the app) a group of locals has joined forces to create Indy Igers.

Instagrammer groups are becoming popular in Chicago, Seattle and other cities, but Carpenter said they were together before becoming a part of the unofficial Instagrammers group.

The members knew each other only through Instagram at first, but after "hearting" (the IG button to like an image) a few pictures here and there, they decided to start exploring the city together with their iPhones and Androids in hand.

"Hopefully it shows off Indianapolis and people see it as an interesting place," Carpenter said. "It's cool that people from around the world can see it."

Carpenter said their next gathering will be Dec. 14 and he hopes to make it big to end the year. You can keep up with their events @igersindy. In addition to the group's feeds, check out other locals and organizations with awesome Instagram accounts like the Children's Musem of Indianapolis and Historic Indianapolis.

Contact Star reporter Whitney Smith at (317) 444-6187 and follow her on Facebook and Twitter @IndysFruGal.